The nurse caring for a withdrawn, suspicious client finds himself feeling angry with the client. The
nurse should
a. suppress the angry feelings.
b. express the anger openly and directly.
c. tell the nurse manager to assign the client to another nurse.
d. discuss the anger with a clinician during a supervisory session.
ANS: D
The nurse is accountable for the relationship. Objectivity is threatened by strong positive or negative
feelings toward a client. Supervision is necessary to work through countertransference feelings.
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